Satellites over the Amazon capture the choking of the ‘house of God’ by the Belo Monte Dam – they can help find solutions, too

When Indigenous peoples lose their river flow to dams, satellite programs like Landsat can help them fight for their resources.

Shahzaib Khan, Graduate Research Assistant in Computational Hydrology, University of Washington • conversation
May 2, 2022 ~9 min

Linking protected areas from Yellowstone to the Yukon shows the value of conserving large landscapes, not just isolated parks and preserves

Parks and refuges are important for conservation, but without connections, they’re like islands. Linking them by protecting land in between makes it possible for wildlife to move over bigger areas.

Mark Hebblewhite, Professor of Ungulate Habitat Ecology, The University of Montana • conversation
April 26, 2022 ~10 min


To reckon with theft of Indigenous land, change place names

Researchers propose a path for reckoning with Indigenous sovereignty and U.S. public lands through place names in national parks.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
April 14, 2022 ~7 min

Prejudice against Native Americans may spike after sports mascot changes

"Native people have been pushing sports teams to stop using Native 'themed' mascots for decades. Our findings suggest that more needs to be done."

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
Dec. 28, 2021 ~7 min

2021 Atlantic hurricane season showed the US isn’t prepared for climate-related disasters that push people deeper into poverty

The most vulnerable communities are being pushed deeper into poverty with each climate-related disaster. Part of the problem is that government aid helps the wealthiest people most.

Karen Jacobsen, Henry J. Leir Chair in Global Migration, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2021 ~10 min

'Hunker down' is not enough: 2021 hurricane season showed US isn't prepared as climate-related disasters push people deeper into poverty

The most vulnerable communities are being pushed deeper into poverty with each climate-related disaster. Part of the problem is that government aid helps the wealthiest people most.

Karen Jacobsen, Henry J. Leir Chair in Global Migration, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2021 ~10 min

When 'hunker down' isn't an option: The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season showed how low-income communities face the highest risks

The most vulnerable communities are being pushed deeper into poverty with each climate-related disaster. Part of the problem is that government aid helps the wealthiest people most.

Karen Jacobsen, Henry J. Leir Chair in Global Migration, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University • conversation
Nov. 29, 2021 ~10 min

Indigenous women with breast cancer have more mastectomies

A study of the disparities of breast cancer treatments among Indigenous women stresses the need for inclusion of traditional healers in their care.

U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 22, 2021 ~8 min


How Native American plant meds treat pain and diarrhea

New research examines the molecular workings of plants that Californian Native Americans have long used to treat pain and diarrhea.

UC Irvine • futurity
Nov. 18, 2021 ~5 min

Team finds fatal flaws in Caribbean cannibalism theory

A new paper rebuts a recent study claiming to find evidence of cannibalism on Caribbean island around 800 CE. It's a harmful myth, they say.

U. Oregon • futurity
Aug. 24, 2021 ~7 min

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